Hagia Sophia Half Day Tour

This itinerary is suggested for those who have limited time in Istanbul. You’ll be met at your centrally located hotel in Istanbul or Istanbul harbour by your private tour guide to do a walking tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar.

Hagia Sophia was a hub of ecclesiastical, political, and artistic life for the Byzantine world, and it has supplied us with a wealth of historical information. After Sultan Mehmed II captured Constantinople in 1453 and declared the construction a mosque, it became an important place of Muslim prayer.

Because of its history and significance to the Ottoman Empire and Istanbul, the Blue Mosque is a popular tourist destination today. Many people continue to visit the mosque not just to admire its architectural grandeur, but also to participate in the mosque’s daily prayer sessions.

Why prefer a private tour: With private tours you can have lots of opportunities to rest if needed, do the walking at your own pace, the tour runs throughout the year, start the tour at any time you like and private tours are always the most ideal way to make the best of your visit with your own private tour guide, have a fun-filled and instructive day suited to your interests to shoot some shots of the area.

Optional: Transportation (100USD per car)